Bellmont High School - Legend Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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Good seasons of 79 continue into 80 Bellmont? Where ' s that at? How many times in the past had that question been asked at athletic events, but in the last couple of years Bellmont has made a name for itself and this year was no exception. Many practices filled with hard work helped the girls ' teams claim titles this year as the volleyball team won sectional along with the basketball team who also grasped the NEIAC title. The bowling team returned from Greenfield as the state champs. This year also proved victorious for the boys as the swim team won the Lewis Cass Invitational and their fifth sectional sending seven boys to Muncie to compete in the state finals. Bellmont ' s grapplers pulled through once again and won se tional, regional, had two semi-sta champs and sent three boys t state of which two placed secon and one placed third. More important than the titli each team tucked under their bel were the experiences gained an the knowledge of each athlete th; he participated in the victories his team. Smith brothers. Stu and Phil, wait impa- tiently for the first place diver to be announced so they can receive their sec- ond and third place ribbons. The collection of trophies from bowling state tells the story of the girl bowlers ' suc- cess as it is displayed at the Winter Des- sert Banquet in front of emcee Jim Brune. Steve Carter holds up the wrestler ' s newly received NEIAC trophy as he and his fel- low co-captain. Jeff Franze, return to their team. 18— Championship

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King and Queen crownings highlights of festivities ■ 4 The anticipation began that morning as the final voting of the Homecoming candidates was taken. Finally after a long day, the parade, and half of the game, the candidates and the court filed out on the track to await the announcement of this year ' s royal couple. As the music and the crowd quieted, senior class presi- dent, Tim Ehlerding, announced Dana Custer and Pete Braun as the 1979 Homecoming Queen and King. The group Again provided the music for the dance after the game. Silver Arrow Court — Front Row: Deb Hill, Dee Dee Coyne, Susan Roth, Jenny Springer, Deb Thieme. Back Row: Mike Boyd, Denny McBarnes, Dave Kohne, Vic Kable, and Denny Faurote. JSsl— ' m 1 i{ ? ' 1 ma 4b Four months later, students and parents braved a nasty winter storm to fill the gym for the 13th crowning of the Silver Arrow Queen. Student Council president, Scott Faurote, introduced candi- dates Dee Dee Coyne, Susan Roth, Jenny Springer, and their attend- ants as they were escorted into the gym. As a hush fell over the crowd, Susan Roth was announced the Sil- ver Arrow Queen. The after-game dance had a good turn-out as the students were entertained with the music of Dynasty. Kevin Buuck and Susan Price patiently wait for the band to return from a break during the Homecoming dance. Jesse Faurote glances up into the bleach- ers as he and Sarah Kohne walk out to present the flowers and crown. Senior escort Dave Kohne waits as newly crowned Silver Arrow Queen, Susan Roth, poses for pictures. Homecoming Silver Arrow — 17

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The 1979-80 swim team proudly displays the fifth sectional trophy they have brought home from the South Adams pool for the Bellmont trophy case. Seniors Doug Bradburn, Jim Brune, and Doug Hinsky look over the track certifi- cates they received at the Spring Dessert Banquet. Bradburn was the only track member to advance to Regional where he competed in the 200 meter dash. Championship — 19